The Challenge:
Master the Art of the 'How-To' Infographic.

Digital media isn't just about making things look cool—it's about making information easy to understand. Your mission is to take a technical skill and deconstruct it into a visual tutorial that anyone can follow.

Can you turn a complex task into a simple, pro-level guide? Let’s find out.

⚡ Tech Challenge 1: Create a Teachable Infographic

Follow these steps in order to finish your tutorial with pro-level quality in record time.

🟦 Phase 1: The Blueprint

Pick Your Skill: Choose ONE skill from the approved list.
The "Mental Walkthrough": Physically perform the skill once. How many "clicks" does it actually take?
Count Your Steps: Decide if this is a 1-Slide Wonder (3-4 quick steps) or a Multi-Slide Guide (1 step per slide).

🟧 Phase 2: Capture & Collect

Clear the Clutter: Close unnecessary tabs and move your mouse off-center before taking screenshots.
Snap Your Shots: Take a screenshot for every "Action" you identified in Phase 1.
- Tip: Use Ctrl + Window Switcher (Chromebook) or Cmd + Shift + 4 (Mac) to capture only the area you need.
Organize: Make sure your images are easy to find (check your Downloads folder or Recent files).

🟩 Phase 3: The Build

Insert & Crop: Drop your images into Google Slides. Use the Crop Tool to cut out the "dead space." If the button is small, zoom in!
Add Visual Cues: Use the Shape Tool (circles or arrows) to point exactly where the user needs to click.
- Pro Tip: Give your arrows a bright color (Red or Neon Green) and set the border weight to 4px so they pop!
Write the "Action Text": Use short, punchy sentences. Start with a verb: "Click the..." or "Select the..."

🟥 Phase 4: The Final Polish

The 10-Foot Test: Stand back from your screen. Can you tell what the tutorial is teaching without leaning in?
Check the Flow: Does Step 1 lead logically to Step 2?
Submit: Click the Share button, ensure your teacher has access, and submit your link to the LMS.

Download Template from Google Classroom

DM1: Tech Challenge #1 - Create a Visual Tutorial

Your Mission: The Expert Guide

In this challenge, YOU are the expert. Your goal is to take a technical task and translate it into a visual resource that anyone can follow.

Project Workflow:

Choose your path: Pick one topic from the list below.
Prep your canvas: Use the Google Slides template provided.
Build the Guide: * Capture: Take precise screenshots of the steps.
- Annotate: Use arrows and circles to highlight exactly where to click.
- Explain: Use short, action-oriented text (Example: "Click the 'Share' button").
Clean Up: Once your tutorial is finished, delete any instruction slides so only your final masterpiece remains.
Submit: Turn in your completed slide via Google Classroom.

💡 Rule of Thumb: A great tutorial should be so clear that someone could finish the task without you saying a single word to them.

Choose ONE Tutorial Topic:

Google Docs:

How to Add Page Numbers to a Document
How to Use Voice Typing in Google Docs

Google Sheets:

How to Freeze Rows and Columns in Sheets
How to Create a Simple Chart in Sheets

Google Slides:

How to Change Slide Layouts in Google Slides
How to Add Animations to Objects in Slides

Canva:

How to Remove a Background from an Image in Canva
How to Duplicate Elements in Canva

Google Sites:

How to Add a Google Doc, Sheet, Slide, or Form to Google Sites
How to Create and Edit a Custom Theme in Google Sites

How to Take a Screenshot:

Press Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows key on your Chromebook, then click and drag to capture the area you want.

Project Requirements (20 Points Total):

✅ Clear title that starts with "How to..."

✅ Step-by-step instructions (numbered or bulleted)

✅ At least one screenshot, icon, or image

✅ Clean, readable layout with good design

⚡ Bonus Challenge: Create a Recording Of Yourself Performing the Task

Follow these steps in order to create your first screen recording in Google Slides

🎥 Bonus Challenge: Record the Skill

Your infographic teaches the steps. Now you will prove it works by recording yourself doing the skill.

Your Goal: Create a short recording (60–120 seconds) where you:

Say what you are teaching: “Today I’m going to show you how to…”
Demonstrate the steps on screen
Explain what you are clicking and why it matters
End with a quick recap: “That’s how you…”

✅ Success Criteria

Your voice is clear and easy to hear
Your steps match your infographic
The viewer can follow along without asking questions
You stay focused (no extra tabs or distractions)
Your video is 60–120 seconds

📤 Submit when Finished

Submit your recording (or your backup screenshots) the same way you submitted Challenge #1 in Google Classroom.

Tips for a Strong Recording

You built the guide. Now show the skill in action.

Plan it: Write 4 quick lines in Speaker Notes (Intro, Step 1, Step 2, Tip).
Record it: Make a **60–120 second** recording demonstrating the skill.
Review it: Watch once. If anything is unclear, re-record.
Submit it: Turn in your recording link/file in Google Classroom.

Rule of Thumb: If someone can’t do the skill after watching once, your steps need to be clearer.

Directions for Recording Your Google Slides Presentation

Click the top button to record

Allow Google Slides to use your Camera and Microphone

Click the Red button to record.

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The Challenge: Master the Art of the 'How-To' Infographic.